Abstract
Particle counting represents an efficient counting method for the characterization, control and adjustment especially of separation processes. Particle counting completes the haze measurement in spe- cial fields of application and allows development of complete new applications. An important innovation is the on-line counting at installations where this was not previously possible. A counting value is prepared by the particle counting system that shows the absolute particle quantity and the distribution of the particle sizes. With this counting value, the cut point and the filtration efficiency can be deter- mined. By means of these values, informative measurements for the production control and the description of separation processes can be performed. As to the filtration of beer, particle counting can be used, for example, as an on-line control of kieselguhr or sheet filters.
Keywords: Particle Counting, Haze Measurement, Filtration Control, Particle Measurement